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Upgrading entry level system

I have $1k to spend and my current system is:

Denon DRA-800H receiver (used for streaming and turntable)
Denon DP-300F turntable
JBL 530 speakers
Rhythmik L12

I am considering the Wharfedale Evo 4.3 or Monitor Audio Silver 100 but wanted to ask if I should consider other options. 

At least half of my listening is old punk rock with lousy production values but the rest is a mix of other rock styles that might be improved with better equipment. 
hewhocannotbenamed
hewhocannotbenamed OP
5 posts
 
Evo 4.3 in my original post should have been Evo 4.2. 
loomisjohnson
1,961 posts
 
i've heard your jbls and liked them--i'd look to upgrade your receiver first. rotel, cambridge and audiolab all make well-reviewed integrated amps with streaming capabilities and phono for less than a grand which would be worth checking out.
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hilde45
5,064 posts
 
+1 loomis. A better DAC is very important, but if you listen to a lot of vinyl, a good phono stage might be crucial, too.
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ozzy62
3,223 posts
 
1000.00 probably won't replace the Denon receiver (and DAC). So as @hilde45 mentioned, you should decide which is more important, digital or vinyl. Then it would be a stand alone phono stage or DAC. But that receiver really needs to go when funds allow.

Oz



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artemus_5
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The only real gripe I have is the Denon has a fatal flaw when it comes to streaming and has to be reset or unplugged every couple weeks.


Why not go for Node 2i streamer? Then when you upgrade the receiver you won’t be spending $$$ for streaming but rather you get more value and performance from the new one because it  will just concentrate on amplification.

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